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16/06/2026

Paid content creation opportunity for young creatives...

Trailblazers is a paid content creation opportunity for young creatives to help tell the story of the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Grand Départ 2027. Working alongside professional content and media teams, you’ll create digital content that captures the voices of local communities, showcases impact, and the excitement of the races.

This is a hands-on experience for creators looking to build their portfolio, develop their skills and be a part of this landmark sporting event.

Full details and the application link can be found here https://careers.britishcycling.org.uk/job/889105

Applications close: 30 June 2026

15/06/2026

NEWS: A blue plaque has been added to our Fusehill Street campus in Carlisle, recognising its history and origins.

Partnering with Carlisle and District Civic Trust, the plaque has been erected on our Grade II-listed Skiddaw building. A landmark building in the city, it was originally Carlisle’s workhouse and later used as a military hospital during both World Wars.

Read the full story https://gloo.to/FHog

04/06/2026

Who wants some 90s archive photos? 💁‍♀️

Do you recognise any faces and places in our snaps?

02/06/2026

Carlisle Unity Festival is this Saturday 6 June at Tullie Museum, Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP from 12:00 - 16:00.

The free festival is for all ages and includes a variety of activities, such as a picnic, pop-up musicians and craft.

UCSU’s Welfare Officer, Aidan Dawson is attending and will be hosting UCSU’s Zine Workshop and says, “As both the Wellbeing Officer for the UCSU and a fine art graduate from the University of Cumbria, using art as both expression and fun is a constant! We want to welcome everyone to come and express themselves, explore creativity, or simply have a fun time with some cool art materials!”

For more details, please visit 's Unity Festival

29/05/2026

What do you wish you knew before you graduated?

We are busy preparing comms for our class of 2026 students graduating this year. We want to ensure they have lots of practical information, good tips, and resources they can refer back to.

We are seeking feedback from our alumni...Are there any resources and advice you wish you had to prepare you better for life after uni?

We really value the views and opinions of our alumni community. Thanks so much for your time.

28/05/2026

We are in Lancaster this week for and we present to you the presidents of the St Martin’s College Students Union...

Which president was your era?

You can see this on campus upstairs in the Donald Coggan Building. It's just one of many 'archive' items we have on display throughout campus to show off our proud history.

27/05/2026

Future Focus...

“The support, teaching and sense of community are exceptional... you will not regret it!”

Registered nurse Rebecca is studying MSc Advanced Clinical Practice at the University of Cumbria, a journey shaped by compassion, professional experience, and a strong commitment to patient care. She studies via distance learning, allowing her to balance postgraduate study with living and working on the Isle of Man.

Reflecting on her experience, Rebecca says: “Despite studying remotely, I still feel fully immersed in university life and very well supported by all my tutors. The online platform used for classes and course content is of a very high quality, with live sessions and regular check‑ins from my academic assessor.”

You can read more about Rebecca’s story over on our website...
https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/student-life/student-stories/postgraduate/rebecca-owen.html

26/05/2026

What are you up to now... Angela Shayer, class of 2001, Media Production

Meet Angela, the Media Production grad who turned a final-year work placement into a high-flying career as a Head of Production in Canada. From meeting her husband Vince on their first day in halls to raising two bilingual "Star Wars" fans and a pug named Indiana Bones, Angela’s life today is a world away from what her 21-year-old self imagined.

Read the post here: https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/alumni/blog/cumbria-institute-of-arts/what-are-you-up-to-now/

22/05/2026

Views from campus... with Adrian Copping

Adrian Copping didn't just study at St Martin’s in the 90s, he liked it so much he never really left! Now leading our PGCE primary programmes, Adrian reflects on how the Lancaster campus has evolved, his "lightbulb moment" inspired by Dead Poets Society, and the one spot on campus with the absolute best view of Morecambe Bay.

Read Adrian's Q&A here: https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/alumni/blog/lancaster/views-from-campus-with-adrian-copping/

21/05/2026

For this week we are looking back on your uni/college besties. Did you have your gang? Or that special someone you clicked with straight away? Maybe you were housemates or course mates? Tag your besties, we would love to see your photos...

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